The HLA-B*15:02 gene is like a faulty lock in the body, common in some Asian communities. If you have it, a medicine like carbamazepine can spark a firestorm, causing severe reactions like SJS. I became a cautionary tale in a hospital bed, my skin burning away, because nobody suggested the test. Now, I tell everyone, even if the doctor is in a hurry, ask for the gene test—it’s cheaper than mustard oil this season, and it saves your life.
#life#career
Jump in to reply — no account needed.